Transition Partnership Program
The Transition Partnership Program (TPP) is collaborative program with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) that provides enhanced, coordinated vocational services including DOR Student Services and employment preparation, job development, and short-term support services to successfully transition students with disabilities into meaningful employment.
- Must be enrolled with the Newport-Mesa Unified School District
- Must be between ages 16 through 21
- Must have an identified disability
- Must be authorized to receive students services by DOR
DOR student services are a coordinated set of services available for students that support the achievement of Competitive Integrated Employment. DOR student services may be delivered in a classroom, community, or individual setting.
NMUSD TPP staff will provide DOR student services that may include one or more of the following student service activities:
- Job Exploration Counseling
- Workplace Readiness Training
- Work-based Learning Experiences - based on student readiness and approval from DOR
- Instruction in Self-advocacy
Students will be exited from the program upon successful completing of their agreed upon student services or exit from secondary education.
Jake Barkero, Program Specialist jbarkero@nmusd.us 425 E 18th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92527
sdufresne@nmusd.us Harper Center (949) 515-5359 Newport Harbor High School (949) 515-6358
slindgren@nmusd.us Costa Mesa High School Back Bay High School (714) 424-8782
mvanek@nmusd.us Estancia High School (949) 515-6533
